At least it's a Worthwhile Message.
I saw a short of this on Youtube, and it got me interested in watching this short movie. At around 30 minutes, it's a quick watch that can be completed almost anywhere.
What transpires is a typical 'time loop' scenario where one person is stuck in a repeating event, trying to escape. We learn that Carter is repeatedly killed by Officer Merk, through various means. Carter does his best to avoid certain death, but it continually occurs.
The movie is meant to highlight the issues that black Americans face when interacting with law enforcement and the inequities that are often shown in the media, and more than likely do occur. The advent of social media, cameras in phones and high speed internet means information is disseminated around the world almost immediately.
Some reviewers here complain about the preachy message, or how this has been done before, with more nuance, etc. Wait till you get older and realise that almost everything has been done before, and quite often better. It doesn't mean people should stop trying, and it doesn't meant that certain messages shouldn't be preached. Some issues are important, and people, irrespective of who they are (within reason), should be treated with respect and dignity.
I honestly found this funny at times, especially Carter's reaction each time he woke up. Behind that though, you realise there is quite a bit of pain, knowing that each time he did wake up, it was all because someone had shot/killed him again.
We also learn that Carter had tried quite a few different tactics to stay alive, including engaging Officer Merk in polite conversation, with the same outcome each time. I won't spoil the ending, but it certainly wasn't quite what I was expecting.
Given the absolute drivel that Hollywood and their ilk have been peddling for a while now, this short movie is better than expected and is well worth the watch.
What transpires is a typical 'time loop' scenario where one person is stuck in a repeating event, trying to escape. We learn that Carter is repeatedly killed by Officer Merk, through various means. Carter does his best to avoid certain death, but it continually occurs.
The movie is meant to highlight the issues that black Americans face when interacting with law enforcement and the inequities that are often shown in the media, and more than likely do occur. The advent of social media, cameras in phones and high speed internet means information is disseminated around the world almost immediately.
Some reviewers here complain about the preachy message, or how this has been done before, with more nuance, etc. Wait till you get older and realise that almost everything has been done before, and quite often better. It doesn't mean people should stop trying, and it doesn't meant that certain messages shouldn't be preached. Some issues are important, and people, irrespective of who they are (within reason), should be treated with respect and dignity.
I honestly found this funny at times, especially Carter's reaction each time he woke up. Behind that though, you realise there is quite a bit of pain, knowing that each time he did wake up, it was all because someone had shot/killed him again.
We also learn that Carter had tried quite a few different tactics to stay alive, including engaging Officer Merk in polite conversation, with the same outcome each time. I won't spoil the ending, but it certainly wasn't quite what I was expecting.
Given the absolute drivel that Hollywood and their ilk have been peddling for a while now, this short movie is better than expected and is well worth the watch.
- rodneyn05
- Jul 23, 2023